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sniperdude411 · 05-08-2005, 10:27 AM

"To compare the Ultimax-100 Mk.3 wieghs 6.5kg loaded with the 100 round drum and 4.7kg without ammo. A loaded M-16A1 wieghs 3.64kg with the 30 round magazine."

The capacity of the FN minimi is 200 rds. not 100. If the Ultimax were loaded with 200 rds, it would weigh 8.3kg.

05-08-2005, 10:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
sniperdude411 Thats me with my precious *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Lancaster PA, (Crystal Lake IL). Posts: 1,189	"To compare the Ultimax-100 Mk.3 wieghs 6.5kg loaded with the 100 round drum and 4.7kg without ammo. A loaded M-16A1 wieghs 3.64kg with the 30 round magazine." The capacity of the FN minimi is 200 rds. not 100. If the Ultimax were loaded with 200 rds, it would weigh 8.3kg.